Steve brings his love of fitness and a dynamic energy filled experience to all his training sessions. For the past 14 years Steve has been teaching group exercise classes as well as designing and implementing personal training programs which combine sound exercise principles and current fitness trends with a cutting edge approach. His experience and training skills allow him to have great success with clients ranging from professional athletes, to weekend warriors, to the physically challenged.

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Their Favorite Workouts for Weightloss (8/30/2009 5:29:02 PM)
Our Make Me Over ladies have lost an average of 12 pounds each. Here are their favorite slimming workouts. Gina’s Top Picks: -30 day shred 2 and 3 This is an awesome fat burning and sculpting workout! -Biggest Loser Cardio Max One of the best cardio workouts I’ve found -One-On-One Core with Jackie Warner Jackie’s core workout is tough on your...
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The Most Important Thing I Took Away From the Experience (8/24/2009 2:17:20 PM)
In reflecting back on our journey…there are so many different positive and challenging experiences.   But, if I need to give you one, it would be both the physical and mental education of what it takes to change your body.  To see the MMO  ladies starting points and see what they accomplished both physically and mentally...
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5 Tips for Maintaining Weight Loss from Steve Maresca (8/24/2009 2:11:51 PM)
Have a plan- Whether it is preparing your meals a head of time, so you know exactly what you are putting in your body.  Or knowing if you are going to be eating out, what are some optimal choices you can make.  Being prepared is a huge piece in the puzzle of keeping weight off. Get...
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Make Me Over Girls Lose BIG! (5/15/2009 12:32:54 PM)
The girls and I are filming our workout this weekend. This is their opportunity to take everything they've learned about what their bodies can do and apply it so they can give others a taste of the same tough and effective workouts they practice every week.
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Make Me Over Week 10 Challenge Workouts (4/21/2009 6:38:08 PM)
Welcome to your new level of fitness! This week your workouts will alternate between: 90 minutes cardio: Monday/Weds/Friday/Sunday Choose from these workouts on ExerciseTV: Boost Metabolism or 30 Day Shred Red Carpet Body No More Trouble Zones Skinny Bitch Bootcamp Cardio Burn Sculpt Explosive Upper Body ...
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They Lost 65.9 Pounds in 10 Weeks (4/21/2009 5:28:13 PM)
Week 10 results are in… Total Group Weight Lost: 65.9 Pounds Read their BLOGS and check out their EDIETS MEAL PLANS to start your own weightloss journey. Gina Original weight: 213.1 Current weight: 187 Loss of: 26.1 pounds Rochelle Original weight: 211.3 Current weight: 200 Loss of: 11.3 pounds Melissa Original weight: 143.5 Current weight: 132 Loss of: 11.5 pounds Tuccoa: Original weight: 272 Current weight: 255 Loss of: 17...
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How to Get Flat Abs for Summer (4/9/2009 5:08:57 PM)
Everybody wants a flatter stomach. Here are three activities you can do anytime to help you lose the love handles, belly fat and work towards that six pack. 1. Hold your belly in. What you’re doing is working your transverse abdominal muscle. It’s your deepest abdominal muscle. It’s functions are forced expiration and holding your abdominal...
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Make Me Over Weightloss (4/9/2009 9:34:54 AM)
Week 8 results are in… Total Group Weight Lost: 53.6 Pounds Read their BLOGS and check out their EDIETS MEAL PLANS to start your own weightloss journey. Gina Original weight: 213.1 Current weight: 193 Loss of: 20.1 pounds Rochelle Original weight: 211.3 Current weight: 201 Loss of: 10 pounds Melissa Original weight: 143.5 Current weight: 135 Loss of: 8.5 pounds Tuccoa: Original weight: 272 Current weight: 257 Loss of: 15...
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How to lose weight with cardio and support (3/27/2009 3:43:16 PM)
Gina mixes cardio with strength training and Melissa never stops moving while cheering her on. It’s important to: -Mix cardio with strength training to generate weightloss. -It definitely helps to have the support of your friends.
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48.6 Total Pounds Lost after Six Weeks (3/27/2009 9:49:43 AM)
The results are in… Total Group Weight Lost: 48.6 Pounds Read their BLOGS and check out their EDIETS MEAL PLANS to start your own weightloss journey. Gina Original weight: 213.1 Current weight: 197 Loss of: 15.1 pounds Rochelle Original weight: 211.3 Current weight: 199 Loss of: 12 pounds Melissa Original weight: 143.5 Current weight: 136 Loss of: 7.5 pounds Tuccoa: Original weight: 272 Current weight: 258 Loss of: 14...
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5% PERCENT OF THEIR BODYWEIGHT GONE IN 5 WEEKS (3/17/2009 12:16:13 PM)
The results are in… Total Group Weight Lost: 42.3 Pounds and 5.2% of their bodyweight! Read their BLOGS and check out their EDIETS MEAL PLANS to start your own weightloss journey. Gina Original weight: 213.1 Current weight: 200 Loss of: 13.1 pounds Rochelle Original weight: 211.3 Current weight: 200 Loss of: 11 pounds Melissa Original weight: 143.5 Current weight: 138.8 Loss of: 5.2 pounds Tuccoa: Original weight: 272 Current weight:...
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Look How Far They’ve Come (3/15/2009 4:37:34 PM)
The girls work hard in my studio each week. Here’s how they looked two weeks ago. Checkout their blogs this week for updated pictures to see how great they look!
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Week 4 Results (3/10/2009 7:21:35 PM)
The results are in… Total Group Weight Lost: 40 Pounds! Gina Original weight: 213.1 Current weight: 202 Loss of: 11.1 pounds Rochelle Original weight: 211.3 Current weight: 202 Loss of: 9 pounds Melissa Original weight: 143.5 Current weight: 137 Loss of: 7 pounds Tuccoa: Original weight: 272 Current weight: 259 Loss of: 13 pounds
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These Girls are Working Hard (3/6/2009 11:06:16 AM)
Here’s a glimpse of the girls’ studio workout week 3
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Week 4 Challenge: 2 Miles Fast (3/4/2009 9:41:26 AM)
Girls, You’re looking and I hope feeling stronger, faster and lighter. So, this week, I’m challenging you to a run. Challenge: Run 2 miles as fast as you can.  If you do it on the treadmill, incline needs to be 1. This distance is 8 laps around a track. Gina, you’ll get a separate challenge to do for...
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Week 3 Weigh-in Results (3/3/2009 8:11:14 PM)
The results are in… Gina Original weight: 213.1 Current weight: 207 Loss of: 6.1 pounds Rochelle Original weight: 211.3 Current weight: 203 Loss of: 8 pounds Melissa Original weight: 143.5 Current weight: 140 Loss of: 3.5 pounds Tuccoa: Original weight: 272 Current weight: 259 Loss of: 13 pounds
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3 Tips to Start Week Four (3/2/2009 6:31:14 PM)
1. Don’t just get the workouts done. Every exercise every rep should be FOCUSED and strive to do movement with IMPECABLE form. 2. Stay away from distractions. No talking while training, thinking about work or anything other than what you are doing at that moment 3. Call yourself out! Do that extra rep, ...
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Week 2 Weightloss and Challenge Results (2/26/2009 9:17:32 AM)
Gina Original weight: 213.1 Current weight: 208 Week 2 Situps in a row without a pause: 22 Week 1 situps in a one minute: 28 Rochelle Original weight: 211.3 Current weight: 205 Week 2 Situps in a row without a pause: 25 Week 1 situps in a one minute: 23 Melissa Original weight: 143.5 Current weight: 142.5 Week 2 Situps in a row without a pause: 50 Week...
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Week 3 Challenge: Full Body Pushups (2/25/2009 3:04:44 PM)
Girls, Between now and Saturday your challenge is: Complete 100 push full body push ups as quickly as you can.  Start the clock as soon as you do your first push up and keep it running until you finish 100.
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The Honeymoon is Over (2/25/2009 12:18:10 PM)
Girls, The honeymoon is over. This is the time when most people fall off the wagon and lose their focus. Remember this: 1. You are NOT most people!! 2. You have what most don’t, a team of professional and present support. Use it!!!! 3. Revisit what your goals are and really let it sink in. 4. Step it...
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Weigh-in Results (2/20/2009 1:25:35 PM)
As you may have heard…last week these amazing women lost a total of: 16 POUNDS. Rochelle: 6 pounds Tuccoa: 7 pounds Melissa: 1 pounds Gina: 2 pounds =Steve 160 pushups Checkout the photo below:
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Latest Measurements (2/20/2009 10:48:42 AM)
As of Saturday 2/14/09 Melissa right arm: 11.5 inches waist: 36.5 inches hips: 41.5 inches right thigh: 22.5 inches Gina right arm: 14 inches waist: 40.5 inches hips: 48.5 inches right thigh: 29 inches Rochelle waist: 40.25 hips: 45.5 inches right thigh: 23.5 inches Total body fat: 38%
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Steve’s Saturday Challenge (2/20/2009 10:26:45 AM)
This weeks challenge: ABS How many situps can you do without pausing? Original fitness assessment results: Gina: 28 Melissa: 29 Rochelle: 23 Come back Monday to find out how the girls did!
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Progress and Pride (2/19/2009 6:00:13 PM)
Girls, I came home last night and read everyone’s blogs and it just really touched me reading and watching your battles and the victories you’re having already. It made me feel very lucky to be part of your journey. I think you are all big time and I’m really proud of you from...
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Fitness Assessment: Week 1 (2/13/2009 6:49:56 PM)
Below are the fitness results for Gina, Melissa and Rochelle after three days on the program. Check back to see how the girls do after their weigh in this Saturday! Gina: 1 Mile Incline–NO 2 Mile Bike–5:34 1 Minute Situps–28 TOTAL WEIGHT–213.1 Rochelle: 1 Mile Incline–15:51 2 Mile Bike–5:35 1 Minute Situps–23 TOTAL WEIGHT–211.3 Melissa: 1 Mile Incline–13:13 2 Mile Bike–5:31 1 Minute Situps–29 TOTAL WEIGHT–143.5
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Guaranteed Success: Message to the Participants (2/11/2009 2:30:45 PM)
Girls, I just wanted to say that watching and listening to the focus of this group is what will guarantee your success. For example: Gina, Rochelle and Melissa driving 2 hrs in a rain storm to train to get to my studio. Tuccoa tornado busting through town and asking what she could do because the power’s out and she...
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Valentine’s Day Challenge: Giving Back the Love (2/10/2009 7:11:10 PM)
Challenge: Giving Back the Love Rules: For every pound each participant loses, the trainer has to do 10 pushups. For each participant that doesn’t lose more than a pound, they all have to do 100 pushups Get after it girls! -Steve
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This is Why I Became a Personal Trainer (2/9/2009 4:35:32 PM)
This week I got to watch the ladies workout. It was great to see their enthusiasm, dedication and discuss their challenges and goals. Because Tuccoa’s in Oklahoma, she and I email and chat on the phone constantly about her activity, struggles and experiences. The update from her below, reminds me of why I became a personal trainer....
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Hello from Make Me Over trainer, Steve Maresca (2/4/2009 7:21:22 PM)
Motivated, Dedicated and FIRED UP! These are my three favorite words to describe my experience so far with Tuccoa, Melissa, Gina and Rochelle. I’m so excited to be training these ladies and can’t wait to watch their bodies change. Workout schedule: It’s a combination of strength training and cardio. The key for these women is not just their...
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Steves 5 tips to reach your fitness goals (2/4/2009 11:22:01 AM)
Be 100% committed Stay focused Have a plan Move as much as you can everyday Make it fun and be consistent Be 100% committed! When proper exercise and nutrition are practiced you will see a change in your body. Stay focused! There will always be obstacles or excuses to keep you from your goals. Be strong and selfish for you. Have...
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